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Category: Dog Tales

Rylie the water dog finds a home

“My family almost named me Fluffy. Not that there’s anything wrong with Fluffy. But I’m not a Fluffy.”— Rylie, a Corgi-Lhasa Apso mix “We got him from a couple in Baytown. They bought him and his sister from their neighbor, but it was one too … Continue readingRylie the water dog finds a home

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Mr. Pumpkin is a chewing MVP

“Did you say ‘chews’ or ‘choose’ furniture?”— Pumpkin, a special blend “The mom was half Jack Russell and half Chihuahua. The puppies came out all different. One of them was black, one was black with brown like a little tiger, one was white with brown … Continue readingMr. Pumpkin is a chewing MVP

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Did someone say selfie?

“I’ve perfected the ‘blue steel’ pose.”— Sadie, a Yorkie “She likes having her picture taken. She likes selfies. “She runs away if you try to hold her. But when she comes to you on her own, she will snuggle with you and lay in your … Continue readingDid someone say selfie?

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Copper worships ‘four-paws brother’

Meet Copper (front) and Darryl. “We adopted Copper about eight months ago and Darryl eight years ago.  “Darryl came from the Pals for Pooches organization. When they rescued the three puppies from a river bed area, the organization named them Larry, Darryl and Darryl. You … Continue readingCopper worships ‘four-paws brother’

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Best dog friends practically joined at the hip

“I’m thinking about getting dirty.”— Zoey, miniature Schnauzer, and Mia, Shih Tzu “Zoey is my brother’s dog. She’s a little spoiled dog, just like Mia. Grandma and Grandpa feed them both scraps of food from the table. “When one is gone, the other one stands … Continue readingBest dog friends practically joined at the hip

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Rescue dog sure loves her catnaps

“Some say that the ear is the avenue to the heart.”— Honey, a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix “She used to be my son’s dog, but I have her now because he’s living in a place that won’t let him keep dogs.  “They found her on the side … Continue readingRescue dog sure loves her catnaps

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Jackson likes to show off his smarts

“The ride to the park always makes me thirsty.”— Jackson, a Jack Russell Terrier “He thinks he’s a baby. I don’t think he knows he’s really a dog. He doesn’t go outside, except to come to parks. “If you don’t pay attention to him, he … Continue readingJackson likes to show off his smarts

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Cujo ‘a very active little dude’

“October is my favorite month.”— Cujo “I knew he was going to stay small, so he needed a tough-sounding name. “There was a woman two apartments down from me. She had three children and took care of a disabled person every day. Her husband brought … Continue readingCujo ‘a very active little dude’

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘You couldn’t give me $1 million for her’

“Puppies today are so immature. I was never like that.”— Merry “She’s a white Scottish Terrier. They’re pretty rare. You don’t see many white ones. “A friend gave her to me as a Christmas present when she was a puppy. It was a surprise. I … Continue reading‘You couldn’t give me $1 million for her’

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Just your normal clothes-wearing dog

“I’m going to be a little devil on Halloween.”— Granite, adopted from a Dallas shelter “We named him that because his color looked like the countertop.  “He wears clothes most of the time. He has a Halloween costume that he loves; he’s a devil. He … Continue readingJust your normal clothes-wearing dog

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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